2026  Science Fair:  Celebrating Women in STEM

Thank you for your interest in our 2026 Science Fair - one of the most popular and highly anticipated events in our school community!

This year’s theme honors Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in celebration of Women’s History Month. Throughout the fair, students and families will explore and learn about the incredible contributions women have made to medicine, physics, biology, environmental science, engineering, and so much more. From groundbreaking discoveries to life-changing innovations, we’ll discover how women have helped shape and enhance humanity.

💗♀ Students will have multiple opportunities to engage with the Women in Science theme:

• Writing essays about inspiring women in STEM

• Participating in interactive games that highlight their achievements

• Engaging in thoughtful discussions and hands-on learning experiences

🎉 Interactive Fun for Everyone!

The fair will feature fun hands-on interactive booths hosted by:

• Alcott Math Club

• Alcott Science Club

• Code Ninjas

• Mad Science

• Snapology

• And more!

There will also be a special area just for kids to build, create, explore arts and crafts, and play engaging science-themed games.

🏅 Science Project Showcase

Students will have the opportunity to present their own science projects on tri-fold poster boards. Participants who follow proper scientific procedures will earn a Certificate of Participation and a medal — a wonderful way to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and hard work!

If your student would like to present a project at the fair, registration is required (registration closes 3/20/26 @5pm).

👉 Click here to learn more about the Science Fair Project guidelines and requirements, and to register to present.

🚗 Rubber Band Car Race

Get ready for some friendly competition! Our Rubber Band Powered Car Race invites students to design and race their own creations for fun prizes. Creativity and engineering skills will be on full display! Registration is required to participate (registration closes 3/25/26 @5pm).

👉 Click here to learn more about the Rubber Band Powered Car Race and register.

❤️ Giving Back

In honor of this year’s theme celebrating the accomplishments of women in science, our Alcott leadership students will be selling pizza, cookies, and snacks to raise funds for a local women’s shelter. Here, we come together as a community to learn, to give, and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women who need our support most.

🎭 Entertainment

During the second half of the fair, we’ll gather together for a fun, kid-friendly live show by Mad Science. Through this engaging performance, we hope to inspire our students to see science as a collaborative community endeavor - one where creativity, imagination, and a passion for discovery come together to shape compassionate, innovative, and truly inspirational scientists.

Get ready for an inspiring, hands-on, and fun-filled celebration of science, curiosity, and creativity! We can’t wait to welcome you to this year’s Science Fair, where learning, discovery, and the amazing accomplishments of women in STEM will be celebrated and honored.